Black Creek Road over Black Creek
FairPosted for loadHerkimer County, New York · 1.0 MI E of Grant · Structure no. 000000002263590
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 84
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black Creek Road over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black Creek Road over Black Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 84 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2037. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Black Creek Road over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Black Creek Road over Black Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Black Creek Road over Black Creek carry?
About 84 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Black Creek Road over Black Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Black Creek Road over Black Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.